Sonyarae (Honey)

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Daddy, it has been 10 years since I have seen your face, and it has been 10 years I have longed to see your face again. I was told time heals all wounds, but it is only with love and time that my wounds were able to heal... Now, only scars remain. You can't imagine the little boys. They are men now. Tyler & Jadon followed in their Big Poppa's footsteps, and both are in the Military, just like you. Tyler is married and has one little girl. He lives a busy life. Jadon just graduated from College, but is taking classes to get a higher degree. Chemistry, of all things. Aaron has 3 kids. Two boys and one girl. He is a wonderful daddy. Jason is a single parent raising Jaelyn Rae. She was just a baby when you held her in your arms. She is incredible. Jason is incredible too. You would be so proud of him. He also has a Pastoral License and is an extraordinary good man. Jason certainly has more patience than me. Gordon is doing well. He gave me a scare last year and I thought he was going to pay you and Momma a visit, but God said, "No, not now". I am so thankful. I imagine you were surprised when your first born walked through those Pearly Gates, huh? I can envision
how ecstatic Verletta must have been to see you both again. Daddy, the world has changed drastically in the last ten years. You would be so ashamed of it. It is difficult to find peace with all the chaos. Once what was good, is now considered evil, and what we knew was bad and even an abomination, is now good. No respect for the American Flag and schools don't even say the Pledge of Allegiance. It won't be long until Jesus comes back and delivers us. Meanwhile, I will do everything God asks me to do, so at our time of reckoning, I will be able to bring others with me. I love you and Momma and miss you greatly, but have the assurance I will some day walk on the streets of gold, rest on the banks of the living water, and enjoy the Crystal Sea... ALL with you. ??

Sonyarae Lemings

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Well Daddy, we just passed another Anniversary. You have been away from us for 8 years now. So many things have changed in our family, and in the world. I am pretty certain if you and Momma were here, you could straighten out most of it. The government has literally collapsed it appears. The universe seems to be upside down for now. One thing that is always certain, is this is not our home. We are just pilgrims passing through. You and Momma are in our Father's House and in your permanent dwelling. I truly want to believe and imagine you are together again. You waited so patiently to join her and it had to be a grand reunion. More family joined you this year and also a few more friends. If it is possible for you to see us, them intercede for us, and say a prayer for your baby. I am having another surgery and it appears to be a major one. God has never forsaken me. He is so good and faithful, so I am standing firm on His Word, that I will be healed. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't long to have the two of you with me. Yet, I would never ask you to come back here when I know you are enjoying and working in Paradise. The boys are all grown and they are doing great. Gordon and I are fine and ministering to anyone who will listen, and probably to many who won't, but we keep on going anyway. Just wanted you to know I haven't forgotten your Anniversary coming up in just another 2 weeks. It has also been a perfect date for Jason and Rachel also. Then comes Mother's Day, Momma's Birthday, several of your grandbabies Birthdays and finally my Birthday. Goodness, all of them have a missing void, and that is the 2 of you. I love you both and I pray I am doing you proud. See you down the road. Enjoy Heaven. Forever, your baby, Honey (Sonyarae)

Honey Lemings

Friday, September 25, 2020

Daddy, it has been a very long while since I wrote to you. I know you are in a much better place than earth. I am certain you and momma have all settled in and are enjoying the Banks of Heaven's Rivers. It must be grand to sit in calmness and listen to those Crystal Waters as they flow. Since you left us, you have now gained a few family arrivals, which I am certain you are communing with. Uncle Jerry was not wanting to leave, but knew his bride, his daughter, his grandson, his sister and brothers and his parents would be waiting for his homecoming. With everyone there, it doesn't seem so intense to leave this earthly body and put on a heavenly one. Often times I wonder what a wondrous reunion we will all have someday. I am busy with the family and goodness they have all grown. Three of the boys have married and Jadon is the Army like you were. Tyler has followed in your footsteps to become a carpenter. Aaron loves to fish and work outside, just like you did. And, Jason took the high road in ministry, which I know you and Momma are both rejoicing over. Gordon and I are doing wonderful and our quiver is filling up. Not a day goes by my heart isn't reminded of you and momma. I have wanted to pick up the phone on so many occasions, but I know no one will answer. I drive by the ole homestead often, and every time I pass by a little less of "HOME" remains. Then I am reminded we are only pilgrims, and you are already Home! Love you my darlings and miss you. We will be together again. Kisses

Sonyarae Lemings

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Hey Daddy, not sure how this works, but it does help me. I know you are not here, but it is a judgement call on if you can hear me or not. I like to believe you and Momma can. I just had my birthday, but greater still, I just passed my 5 years of recovery for cancer. You left before you could find out. So far, so good. I am cancer free, Praise God! God is our healer, although He chose to do yours and Momma's healing in Heaven, it doesn't change the fact that He still heals today. As the Bible tells us...."On earth as it is in Heaven." We can have a little bit of Heaven right here on earth if we believe. I do believe! You both are in a lot better place than in this old world. Times are crazy. Laws and morals are changing so quickly, and they aren't for the best. Raising children is getting tougher and tougher. I am so glad you and Momma raised me to have strength and strong character. I love you both so much. You will never be dead as long as I keep talking about you and to you. Of course I know to be absent from the body is to be present with God, but in my heart and my soul, you and momma are living through me and the boys and even through our little Jaelyn. Jadon just went to State for baseball and they won. They are State champions. Tyler is playing traveling basketball and growing up every day. Aaron and Jenny are going to have a baby. Hooray! Jason and Rachel are ordained and their ministry is taking off. Jaelyn is an absolute delight. Gordon is still the rock for all of us to lean on and is a marvelous spiritual leader for our family. I am so blessed. I am blessed to have had parents like you and I am blessed to have the opportunity to be a parent to our children. I still miss you and that will never change. I just keep thinking it is going to get easier and easier, but it doesn't. Farther down the road it will be revealed to me how God works everything for good. Until then, I will just keep on keeping on... There is still a lot for me to do and I pray the Lord allows me the time to finish it before calling me home. Until then I rely on the verse in the Word that tells us in II Peter 3:8, "But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day." We will have all the time we need in eternity. Kisses!

Sonyarae Lemings

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Well Daddy, it is me one more time. I don't know how long they will let me write to you, but it has been nice. We just finished up Easter. You loved that Holiday for various reasons. The greatest reason is because it was the resurrection of our Lord.... but after that you enjoyed it because it meant Spring. You would have been working on your gardens and your hummingbird feeders would be filled and ready to go. How you loved those little hummingbirds and every year they came back to you! Everywhere I look I am reminded of you. I think this Easter was my greatest challenge yet for missing you. I loved getting you things for your yard. I miss seeing your spinners twirling in the wind. I miss your flowers growing up the trellis and all the beautiful crocuses blooming under the dogwood tree. By now your cherry trees would be full of blooms. I know this because the three cherry trees I have in our yard, which came from your yard, are covered in white. I went out to the cemetery and put out some wonderful flowers, flags, and even a little stuffed animal because I know how you loved them. It was a little dog. Speaking of dogs, I bet you and momma are enjoying your little sweeties. I know there are animals in Heaven, so I am confident your beloved babies are with you. The boys miss you daddy and I miss you being able to see our Jaelyn Rae grow up. We can show her a picture of you and she knows who you are. We will keep your memory alive. I don't ever want her to forget her Big Poppa. I don't ever want anyone to forget you. I love you daddy and my heart has yet to be healed from the hole you have left in it by leaving me. You are an entity that can never be replaced. Thank you for being a man of integrity and for not being afraid to show your three little girls how much you loved them and how much you loved our momma. Rest in peace both of you. Kisses forever!

Sonyarae Lemings

Monday, March 31, 2014

Daddy... your homecoming anniversary is in 10 days. I thought it would get easier with time accepting your departure, but it hasn't. I see you everywhere. I find it hard to go into Walmart because I look for you on the scooter. I see so many things that reminds me of you. I loved shopping for unique things for you. You were so fun to buy for. I see lawn ornaments, hummingbird feeders, great smelling cologne, fishing poles, western shirts and sweet snacks. Oh, how you loved sweets.I miss your baking too. By this time I am pretty sure you have settled into your new surroundings. I can only imagine all the reunions you have had. I know momma is loving every moment with you. Her gain is certainly my loss. I love you both so much. Never has their been anyone in my life who has loved me unconditionally like you and momma did. No matter whether I was good or bad, you loved me anyway. Thank you for showing the world how to love in the same manner our Lord does. You were one in a billion and the world was a better place when you were in it. Gordon is doing wonderful and Tyler and Jadon are growing so tall. Both are playing sports and you would be proud of them. Jason and Rachel are learning all about being parents. Little Jaelyn Rae just turned 2 and acts like her daddy. She is as cute as can be. Aaron and Jenny are enjoying each other and life to their fullest. Everyone is in Church and looks forward to being with you and Momma some sweet day down the road. Although ready at any time, we would still like to stick around and help others so they too can enjoy Heaven someday. I love you both and miss you! My prayer is to make a difference in this world the way you and momma did. I want to hear the Lord say, "Job well done, come on in". Until later daddy.... I love you!

Sonyarae

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Daddy... it is coming up on a year since you left this world to be with Momma. I miss you more and more everyday, but I know you are in a better place. I would never ask you or momma to come back. There is nothing here that could be any better than resting on the shores of the Living Water, like I am sure you are doing now! If it is possible for you to look down occasionally, I want you to know how sorrowful I am that your life was NOT celebrated in the manner you so deserved. You were an honest man. A loving man. A dedicated man! You were 'Daddy'. I love you so much! You are missed greatly. Kiss Momma and wait for me to come through the gate someday to join you in a humongous fish fry. Kisses daddy. Kisses!

Jason K. Price

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Poppa, I will miss you so much. I will miss your advice, your stories, your kisses, your hugs and your prayers. Thank you for always being there for me. From my dedication, to my pageants, to all my baseball games, my football games, Boy Scouts, school activities and so much more, I could always count on you and Nonnie to be there. I still have the letters that you and Nonnie sent me on the day I was born for me to open on my 16th birthday; they meant so much to me that we even did the same for Jaelyn! Poppa, you were a great man, you literally were head and shoulders above the rest. Thank you for talking to me, listening to me, teaching me, cheering me on, correcting me, praying for me, loving me, and… thank you for never “tying it in a knot!” ;-) Poppa, I am so thankful that you kept the faith and you didn't just finish the race, but you finished strong. I know you are in such a better place and I can’t help but smile when I think about you and Nonnie together again. I love you and I will see you both again! Love Forever, Jason

Your Babies!

Monday, April 22, 2013

You treated us kindly, beloved master. For no heart in the entire world was more grateful than ours! You gave us a home! When it was cold and wet, you kept us warm. We asked for no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet or lying on your bed. We would have followed you through ice and snow then to rest on your pillows without you with us. You did not break our little spirits with a stick, but showed us patience and understanding. You spoke to us often, for your voice was the world’s sweetest music we ever heard. We waited for your footsteps to just come in the room. We showed our gratitude by fiercely wagging our tails or lapping you quickly with a kiss from our tongue! You kept our bowls filled with fresh water. You fed us clean food. Oh beloved master… daddy… you held us in your arms when we were sick. You shed tears of sorrow when one of us could not be healed. And, beloved master, when the Great Master decided it was time for you to go Home, we did not turn away from you. Rather we waited with you. You held us gently in your arms. Our fate has always been the safest in your hands. You said you would be back as you left through the door…. We waited, and knew you would not. We miss you. We love you. “Your Babies”.

Gordon

Monday, April 22, 2013

If only every man could be like DAD... He was faithful to his family. He loved his 3 girls. What he wanted most in life was for his entire family to get along. Unfortunately that did not happen during his lifetime. However, he never gave up on his vision. Dad knew the Word of God. He had read the Bible completely through several times. But most of all, he knew the Author! He had a personal relationship with God! It is said at night when the house was sleeping, you could hear this wonderful man praying for his family! He was a prayer warrior!! His prayers will be greatly missed! Toward the end of his earthly life, the only thing he really wanted was for his family to come to Christ! He was a wise man. He knew becoming a Christian was the only way we would be able to get a long. He feared that many would never spend eternity with him in Heaven! I have no doubt dad is in Heaven with his beloved Helen. But if we ever want to see him again, then our life will have to be changed from what we know it as... to what it should be! Just because Helen and dad were Christians, does not mean his family are Christians. Placing a pair of boots in the oven, does not make them biscuits! The ONLY way to the Father is through His Son, Jesus Christ! A tree should be known from the fruit it bears. What kind of tree are we? I loved dad and he will be greatly missed. He loved me as a son and I am so grateful and blessed I got to know him. What a glorious day in Heaven. He was certainly serenaded by angels up to the Throne! See you again, Dad! Your son, Gordon!

Enid Strange Albat

Sunday, April 21, 2013

To the family of Walter Bracha; I appreciated the ability he had to always make friends. By the time I met him Helen had already gone home. My own husband recently passed and I now understand his desire to go on himself but admire the way he made the best of being here. He still lived life fully, he shared his past stories so we could grow from them. I do believe he is in heaven and there are no more tears. But I think that our loved ones, like God, look down on us and shake their heads over our behavior. I think every memorial service of a saved person, like Walter, should be a celebration of their life and a call to us personally to review our standing with God's Word so that we will see them again in eternity.

Jennifer Korosec

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Gonna miss you Big Poppa. Enjoy paradise! Love you!

Love,
Jenny

Aaron Korosec

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Dear poppa thank you for so many great memories these last 14 years. I pray that some day i can find the grace, stregnth, and courage that you lived everyday. Its said that anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a daddy and boy were you a good one but theres only one big poppa and that honor belongs to you .
Love Aaron

Rachel Price

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Growing up I lost both my grandpas before getting to know them. But when I married Jason, I had the privilege of inheriting a grandpa; not just any grandpa, but my big poppa! I will always cherish the memories I have of you. I love you and miss you dearly. Thank you for being the poppa that I never got to have. I look forward to seeing you on the other side of the pearly gates, where you will finally be able to introduce me to the love of your life, nonnie. I will always love you poppa. Love, your little Rachel

Jill Alvarado

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

My Dearest Grandfather,
All i can think of when I think of you is the fondest memories of the greatest Grandfather in the world. There is not enough space to say all that I have to say to you so therefore I will pray daily with you in my prayers to speak of all of the great memories I have of you. I know that you are now in a much better place with so many that you love dearly. We one day shall be reunited and at the time I will run to you and my Grandma with open arms to hug you and kiss you and tell you how much I love you, until that time I shal always hold you in my heart and memories with the most fondest of admiration and love. I have love you always and always your #1 Grandaughter

danny martin

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

your my hero and have allways been. i will miss u greatly but rejoice in knowing that you and grandma are together again. if i become half the man you are i will be happy because your the greatest and most honorable man ive ever known,as well as my father to. i love and miss you with all that i am. love you granpa.

Jill Alvarado

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

My Dearest Grandfather,
I want to thank you for being the best grandfater and all of the wonderful memories. There is not enough space or time for all of the things that I want to say so I will speak to you daily in my prayers and will share all of my great thoughts of you. I know that you have gone to a place that has brought you the peace that you needed and being reunited with your loved ones. someday soon we will be reunited and I will give you and my Grandma the biggest kiss and hug. All I can really think of to say is I am going to miss you so very very much and I love you even more. You by far was the greatest grandfather ever. Your #1 Grandaughter Jill.

Sharon Williams

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

It is with our sincere condolences to the family. He was my great uncle. My folks, Margaret (Bracha) and Edgar Williams send their sympathies too.

Verletta and Larry Martin

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Dad we will miss you so much. We have seen your smiling face for so many years. Had so much fun fishing with you, sharing our lunch and excitment over catching a big catfish. All of our holidays together, crying together over the lost of our loved ones. The times I spent with you in the hospital ( 2 months one time) We spent Christmas and New Years together that time. Toasting with orange juice. What wonderful memories I have Dad! You were so special to us. Now your with all your family again, and what a joyful time that must have been, I can only imagine! We will see you again, and have our joyious reunion. You were the best Dad ever. So sweet and so loving, so giving and unselfish. You will always be in my heart. I love you!

Roger Bracha

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Sorry to hear about Uncle Walter's passing. May he rest in peace. I am sorry I have been able to keep in contact but I had no idea where you were or how to contact you.
I did not know about Helen either but am sure she will be more happy now that Walter is there beside her now.

Rose Hesson

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Walter I am so glad we had the time we had together last summer and your chance to meet Craig. He thought that you were a wonderful man and knew why I considered you my dad also. I will never forget all the camping adventures we had and the fun my dad and mom had with you and your family. I am so sorry that we didn't make it down in time to see you. I knew when we last talked that your time was short but I didn't realize how short. Know that I loved you and will look after Sonyarae for you. She is like the sister I never had. I love you and know you are in God's hands. Till we meet again.

Kemp

Monday, April 15, 2013

I think Walt was one of the best men I have ever known. He went to war for all us. He was wounded. Never complained. Married a wonderful woman named Helen. Raised three wild, crazy, sometimes nutty, beautiful girls. Just imagine everyone being in that one house with all four of them at one time. OMG No wonder he was the best catfishing man I knew. He needed the peace. Just kidding girls. Walt was a great father-in-law. I loved the man. I know he is in heaven with Helen and Jesus. Good job Walt.

donna

Monday, April 15, 2013

Uncle Walter i was saddened to hear of your dealth but releved you are finally with your lovely Helen.. I wish I had gotten to know you and the girls better over the years. jim loved and missed you and still talks of you often, one day maybe it can all be straightened out in heaven,stay strong Sonya Rae, verletta and eula kaye God has a way of making things better,might not be our way but definietly his plan and he knows how things SHOULD be. ny daddy was so proud of his little brother......look for him....godspeed uncle walter..love you donna bracha lashum and jim bracha

Roger Bracha

Monday, April 15, 2013

Sorry to hear about Walter. Wish we could have been closer over the years.

Ralph Krummel

Monday, April 15, 2013

Uncle Walter, you were among those of the generation that defended our way of life against the Japanese during WWII, for that the younger generation is grateful.. I enjoyed our talks out on the front poarch when I came to visit and shall always remember you and your friendship..Rest my friend, you are well overdue for it.. Blessing upon the family member left behind...Ralph R Krummel, Jr. Key West, Florida (Dottie's son)

Jackie cates & Family

Monday, April 15, 2013

I will truely miss you Grandpa, you ment the world to me and my Family. I have so many GOOD memroies of you, You loved coming to my home and watching all my animals and going to the my barn, it brought you so many good memroies of your days gone by on your farm that you loved. I will miss our fishing time together, that was something you loved so very much. I know you and Grandma are so happy to be together again.I know you are looking down on me from such a wonderful and peaceful place. Love you always. Kent, Jackie,Aaron and Brandon Cates

Kristy Sowell

Monday, April 15, 2013

Grandpa, I am really going to miss you!!! You were such a great Grandfather! I think what I am going to miss most is bringing Faith to your house on Halloween - she so looked forward to that every year!!! I loved your smile and your stories!!! I will never forget you!!! I love you so much!!! Kristy

Patsy & JR

Sunday, April 14, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about your dad, may he rest in peace with our heavenly Father,
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy,
Patsy & JR

James & Arlene Galloway

Saturday, April 13, 2013

To the family of Walter Bracha.We was so sorry to hear of your dads passing.what a kind and loving man he was.your family was like family to ours my dad would always say walt was his special brother and how true that was.now all of them are together in the home of our lord and the loving memories that we have of all of them are so precious ones . God Bless all of you and my walt rest in peace.

Nancy & Duane

Saturday, April 13, 2013

We are so sorry to hear that Walt passed away.
I rememeber Walt and dad (Bill) going fishing and Helen would fry fish when they going back...
We will truely miss him.
Love you Uncle Walt..

Louise Bracha

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Walter, We did not get to meet you until later years but what I knew of you, you were a wonderful brother you will be missed by all, John loved to talk about your visits he only wished he had known you when he was younger and could travel more. Love You
Louise & John

Jadon

Saturday, April 13, 2013

I will miss you Big Poppa. You were always good to me and everybody. I want to live a long time too. I will miss your fishing stories. I know you miss Nonnie. Now you can be with her. Have fun in Heaven. I love you. Jadon

Tyler

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Big Poppa, I will miss all the funny things you do. I loved your stories about World War 2. I will always remember you telling me about the buffalo in the Black Hills. Thank you for coming to school four Veteran's Day. Everyone remembers you. They even called you Big Poppa. I will miss you and I love you. Tyler

Sonyarae

Friday, April 12, 2013

Daddy; You provided for me an example of strength! You were a man of integrity & laid a pattern to follow of honesty & faithfulness.You feared nothing! You were creative, talented, & capable of doing anything you set your mind too! You were generous & humorous! I loved your quirky smile & the way you raised your eyebrows.I will never forget how majestically you twiddled your thumbs as you contemplated a solution to one of my challenges. You had a quick, hot temper that could have been considered a flaw, if it were not for the fact it was coupled with your ability to NOT hold a grudge! Your forgiving character was phenomenal time & time again.God made your hands large & powerful because He knew you were going to need them to handle 3 rambunctious daughters! Daddy, you were my Knight in Shining Armour & could slay any dragon that raised it's ugly head! I love you. I will never forget you. Your "Baby"," daughter number 3! Sonyarae

Ruby Hopper

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Kristy I am so sorry for your loss. I know you loved your Grandpa very much. Verletta and all the Braca family you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a very loving person and will be missed by all who knew him.
God bless you and hold you in His loving arms